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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada  
Hybrid origin  

Types
Not available  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia  

Number of Varieties
Not Available  
1600  
9

Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9  
9-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
Not Available  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange  
Pink, Salmon  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Not Available  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Tan  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Red, Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Not Available  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering  
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Not Available  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour  
Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'  

Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia  

In Hindi
Konjac  
बिगोनिया  

In German
Teufelszunge  
Begonie  

In French
Amorphophallus konjac  
Begonia  

In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac  
Begonia  

In Greek
Konjac  
μπιγκόνια  

In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac  
Begônia  

In Polish
konjac  
Begonia  

In Latin
Konjac  
Begonia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Alismatales  
Cucurbitales  

Family
Araceae  
Begoniaceae  

Genus
Amorphophallus  
Begonia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Thomsonieae  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Aroideae  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
1795  
11

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Difference Between Devil's Tongue and Begonia

If you are confused whether Devil's Tongue or Begonia are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Devil's Tongue and Begonia Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Devil's Tongue are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Begonia fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Devil's Tongue and Begonia if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Devil's Tongue and Begonia

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Devil's Tongue and Begonia. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Devil's Tongue and Begonia as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Devil's Tongue is Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth and Weight management and satiety whereas of Begonia is Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling. Devil's Tongue has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Begonia has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Devil's Tongue vs Begonia

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Devil's Tongue vs Begonia and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Devil's Tongue are Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems whereas of Begonia have Asthma respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Devil's Tongue has showy fruits and Begonia has no showy fruits. Also Devil's Tongue is not flowering and Begonia is flowering. You can compare Devil's Tongue and Begonia facts and facts of other plants too.

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